5 Common Termite Myths
Despite their prevalence in Oklahoma, we find though talking with our customers that there are still a lot of misconceptions about termites floating around. Many of these misconceptions are potentially dangerous as well because they could lead to you being unprepared and blind-sighted by termite damage. These are five of the most common termite myths that we encounter:
Lawn and Garden Pest Guide
There are a few easy things you can do to encourage beneficial insects and eliminate detrimental insects in your garden.
Buying a House? Get a Termite Inspection
Before you sign on the dotted line and start moving into your dream home, make sure you know if there are any termite issues waiting for you down the line.
Tick-borne Diseases
Many ticks, like the deer tick and the dog tick, can carry and transmit multiple diseases, making them a real pest. It’s also important to know about different types of ticks and the risks associated with their bites because you’re not the only one at risk. Ticks also pose a great danger to our furry friends, especially dogs, cats, and horses.
Importance of Preventative Pest Control
Our most popular and affordable service option protects your home against a variety of different, common pests and makes sure they never make it inside in the first place. This plan includes an initial service visit to assess your home’s unique needs and then is followed up by services every other month around the exterior of your home, so it’s not disruptive to you and your family. Here are some of the pests prevented by our preventative services:
How to Check for Termite Damage
Here are some tips from the pros about where we look for termite damage, how you can spot it early and what to do if you find it.
Spring Pest Management
As we start to wake up and come back to life after the long winter, so do our least favorite little home invaders. And you’re likely to find them in the dark corners of your home—like the basement, attic, unused closets, under heavy furniture—as you clean these places for the first time in a few months
Safe Use of Bug Repellants and Insecticides
When used properly, pesticides, insecticides, bug sprays and other chemicals used to eliminate or repel insects and other pests are harmless and even beneficial.
Why Do Termites Swarm?
Termite swarm season is about to begin—in Oklahoma, it typically runs from March to June—so we wanted to make sure all of our customers understand how to identify a termite swarm, why this happens and what they should do if they see termites swarming in or around their home.